Research Services Professional – Entry Level

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Sciences has a part-time (.50 FTE) opening for a Research Services Professional, whose principal investigator is a basic/translational research scientist. The selected individual will conduct research focused on physiological, cellular, and molecular mechanisms of gonadotropin synthesis, secretion and action and gonad development, with a primary focus on how gonadotropins regulate gonadal and extragonadal functions and how somatic cells regulate germ cells.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, genetics or related field
• A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in biomedical research or similar
• Experience with reading scientific literature, reviewing scientific articles, and scientific presentations.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of transgenic and knockout mouse lines
• DNA isolation and genotyping by PCR
• Weighing mice weekly once
• Assisting the PI with projects on mouse reproductive axis development and physiology
• Mouse database creation and maintenance
• Handling procurement for lab supplies and services for the lab
• Training new employees, students and volunteers
• Comply with university policy on lab operations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level